Went here to visit my sister. Unfortunately, it wa...

Went here to visit my sister. Unfortunately, it was the same week Berkeley students were returning, so the rates were higher than usual and the place was busier than it normally would be. The staff was very courteous, though one maid kept knocking on my door with slightly odd questions, like if I wanted more water bottles, towels, or flowers spread on my bed (I was alone and there for just a few days). The grounds are very nice, well maintained, and though the hotel is older it has been updated very nicely. Try to find parking on the street after 6pm if you can though, the hotel charges an arm and a leg, and you will have to pay at least once to unload your luggage unless you move quickly ($7 after 15 minutes... and for comparison the most expensive meters in Berkeley are $2.50/hr). It is very classy with high end appeal though, so if this is your chosen destination you probably arent looking at price tags.